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Olive Bull B3398. WordsWork: Calligraphy and Lettering Art of Australia and New Zealand 2009-2010. 150pp. 8.75"x 11.25". Paper $39.95 Presents the talents of 72 Australian and New Zealand calligraphers and lettering artists. It is a showcase of traditional and non-traditional calligraphic art, from works on canvas, vellum, and paper to sculptures, book art, clothing, ceramics and more. 170 color photos. Full color throughout. Lorraine Brady B3408. Two As One: Poems by Sherrie Lovler and Anthony Lawlor. 2011. 64pp. 7.75"x8.75". Hardcover $18.95 In this beautiful, sensuous book, a romance unfolds in poems, prose and calligraphy. The twelve calligraphic works, drawn from the essence of the poems, are displayed full page and in enlarged details. A wonderful blend of text and image. Full color throughout. New this summer B3417. WCG 35th Anniversary Exhibition Scripsit. 2011. 48pp. 8.5"x11". Paper $20.00 This visual feast of calligraphy presents, in full-color, over 75 works of lettering art. The pieces are by Karen Ackoff, Pat Blair, Tim Botts, Annie Cicale, Nancy Culmone, Kristen Doty, Reggie Ezell, Ann Hechle, Eliza Holliday, Mike Kecseg, Patte Leathe, Carl Kurtz, Jean Larcher, Judy Melvin, Diane Von Arx Anderson, Julian Waters, Sheila Waters, Hermann Zapf and many others. Calligraphy Instructional B3360. Calligraphy in 24 Hours by Veiko Kespersaks. 2011. 176pp. 7.5"x9.75". Paper $21.99 Presents a carefully structured series of 24 one-hour lessons (to be followed by additional practice before moving to the next lesson). The exercises teach letterforms, develop consistency & speed, and present projects: greeting cards, invitations, wall hangings, place settings, and more. Includes Roman Caps, Uncials, Foundational, Gothic Cursive, Italic, Copperplate, Spencerian. Includes step-by-step for a small illuminated initial and a gallery of 20 calligraphic works by Veiko and others. A great book with an unfortunate title. The author is from Finland and currently works in London. Available again: B3409. The Graceful Envelope (I). 32pp. 7"x10". Paper $15.95 This first book of Graceful Envelopes is full-color throughout and displays 30 decorated envelopes with comments on the design and the calligrapher. Includes envelopes by Flo Cole, Katherine Malmsten, Virginia Meltzer, Valerie Weilmuenster and many more. All 116 of the calligraphers (who submitted a total of 200 envelopes) are listed. Published by the Smithsonian. B2773. Graceful Envelope Scripsit (II) 2003-05. 2005. 24pp. 8.5"x11". Paper $20.00 Features full-color reproductions of more than 50 of the winning envelopes from 2003 through 2005. The envelopes incorporate each year’s theme in a creative and artistic way, using hand-executed calligraphy or fine lettering to address the envelope. Many feature inventive relationships between the postage stamp, the envelope design, and the lettering. It’s an inspiring collection. 8 ❧ e m a i l: info@johnnealbooks.com v www.j o h n n e a l b o o k s.com
B2811. The Art & Craft of Hand Lettering by Annie Cicale. Revised 2011. 192pp. 10"x10". Paper $19.95 To be available again October 2011, perhaps sooner. Place your order now. Your card will not be charged before the book ships. Annie Cicale is well-known to calligraphers throughout the USA and Canada from the many workshops and classes she has taught for guilds and at many of the summer conferences. The new printing has the same fine alphabets and good instruction, but now with larger reproductions of the historical manuscripts. Exemplars include foundational, italic, Roman, black letter, uncial, italic handwriting, pointed pen, brush lettering and ruling pen alphabets. She covers design and includes a generous gallery. Color throughout. Our most highly recommended instructional book for broad-edged calligraphy. Great for classes or self-study. B3350. Italic & Copperplate Calligraphy: The Basics and Beyond by Eleanor Winters. 2011. 229 pp. 8-3/8"x11". Paper $24.95. JNB $19.95 Covers letter variations (form, weight and proportions), flourishing and design, commercial and personal calligraphy, and calligraphic writing. The book shows how many principals and applications apply to both hands. Showcases work by many wellknown calligraphers, showing their use of copperplate and italic. This is an intermediate level book, but it also contains a good review of the basics. Eleanor Winters’ Mastering Copperplate Calligraphy (B1109) is a thorough beginner’s manual and highly recommended as your first instructional book on this hand. This brand new book builds on the skills you learned with her first book by providing additional copperplate (and italic) instruction. Christopher Calderhead teaches classes and workshops, and is editor of Letter Arts Review. CHRISTOPHER CALDERHEAD B3401. The World Encyclopedia of Calligraphy: The Ultimate Compendium on the Art Writing - History, Craft, Technique compiled and edited by Christopher Calderhead, with Holly Cohen-Roochvarg. 2011. 320pp. 10"x10". Hardcover $35.00. SALE $27.50 Free media mail shipping (USA only) for orders through Nov 30, 2011. Available December, 2011. Order your copy now, your card will not be charged until the book ships. On-line pre-publication orders: you will not be charged for the book when you submit your order online, even though the cost is in your shopping cart. Discover the sophisticated beauty of calligraphy from around the world with this comprehensive, one-of-a-kind resource. Using visual examples accompanied by expert commentary, The World Encyclopedia of Calligraphy features 55 living scripts, including: Carolingian (Roman), Japanese Hiragana (Japanese), Thuluth (Arabic), Ü-Chen (Tibetan), and Yerushalmi (Hebrew). Each script includes an overview of its origins, traditions, and unique characteristics while an expanded description includes the kind of writing system used, the direction and sequence of the lines of continuous text, distinctions between majuscule and minuscule, and the principal writing tool. Both a step-by-step guide and sumptuous visual tour, this groundbreaking collection will teach and inspire you. B3394. Calligraphy Studio: The Ultimate Introduction to the Art of Hand Lettering by Christopher Calderhead. February 2012. 192pp. 8.5"x10". Paper $22.95 Now due February 2012. Free media mail shipping on pre-publication orders (USA only). Your card will not be charged until the book mails to you. In the age of digital typography, the art of hand lettering remains a vital creative force. A leading calligrapher shows why in this inspiring tutorial, which explores different writing styles, from basic pen strokes to finished projects. With an eye to both history and aesthetics, Calligraphy Studio makes this living tradition both inviting and accessible. Calligraphy Sale OVER 50% OFF. SAVE $12.00 B3137. Celebration Calligraphy: Complete Instructions and Models for Special-Occasion Alphabets, Borders, and Motifs by Ruth Booth. 2008. 128pp. 8.75"x8.75". Paper $21.95. SALE $9.95 This is an all-in-one manual on cards and invitations for calligraphers. You get 12 alphabets, including contemporary hands which draw on historical models but have a modern look, as well as italic, blackletter and copperplate. A full model alphabet with ductus is provided for each. Ruth matches the alphabets to the appropriate celebrations – formal and informal. You get a myriad of ideas and examples for layouts, borders and elements for each celebration: birthdays, weddings, baby announcements, graduations. There is a section of core card-making techniques and a gallery of cards. Hundreds of color illustrations. Recommended. t o l l f r e e: 800-369-9598 v w e b : www.j o h n n e a l b o o k s.com ❧ 9
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